• GondolaVenezia
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  • San Marco
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Small-group (Up to 16 people)

Venice walking tour with gondola ride and visit to Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica

Discover the secrets of the Floating City with this incredible tour of Venice which combines a walking tour, a gondola ride, and visits to some of the city’s most incredible attractions. You’ll be accompanied by an expert in art and history who will be able to answer all your questions about Venice.

About this tour:

Duration
7 hours
Languages
English
Live tour guide
Our expert guides selected for you
Personalized attention
Experiences designed for your needs
Free cancellation

Flexible reservation

Skip the line

Avoid the waiting queues

Highlights
  • Take a walk through the cobble-paved alleys and streets of the floating city with a knowledgeable guide
  • Enjoy a well-deserved aperitivo including a Venetian Spritz
  • Take a gondola ride through the city and see off-the-beaten-track canals
  • Skip the line access to St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Exclusive special visit to the Doge’s Palace

Get a comprehensive introduction to the art, history and culture of Venice with this semi-private tour. Visit St. Mark’s Square and all its attractions and take an unforgettable gondola ride.

Wander through the streets of Venice and be mesmerised by their charms

Meet your guide and take a walk through the enchanting cobblestoned alley, streets and bridges of Venice. They’ll lead you to the jewel of Venice, St. Mark’s Square. There, you can admire the gothic architecture of the Doge’s Palace, once the seat of government, the Palace of Justice and prison, as well as the home of the Doge and the haunting Bridge of Sighs. Then, it’s time to stop for a traditional Venetian Aperitivo where you can enjoy the locals’ drink of choice, a Spritz. 

Get a completely unique perspective of Venice from the water

No Venetian experience is complete without a gondola ride. From here, you can get a completely unique view of the city, and our gondola ride has no equal in the city. An exclusive itinerary stops at some of the most picturesque and off-the-beaten-path canals, as well as the most iconic attractions. Be ready to take the most awesome pictures as you have a romantic, special and unexpected vista of the city from its founding element, water. 

Get skip-the-line access to two of Venice’s most enigmatic landmarks 

Once you’ve finished your gondola ride, you’ll take in two of the most important and beautiful sights of Venice’s former religious and political power. First is St. Mark’s Basilica, crowned by Venetian and Byzantine domes. You’ll learn all about the church from our expert history guide, as you marvel at the 24-carat gold-leafed ceiling mosaics. However, the highlight of the tour is a special visit to the Doge’s palace. You’ll visit the courtyard and noble areas of the Doge’s public and private areas, including the great ballrooms and Opera Museum, before heading on to the Bridge of Sighs. Discover Venice’s art, history, tradition and culture, on a fun and informative tour like no other.  

Important Information

Please note that the total duration of the tour is 7 hours, (including 1,5 hour break to move from the Gondola's deck to St Mark's square on your own)

Please inform us of any food intolerance or allergy in advance.

Please let us know in advance any special needs or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accommodate them.

Included

Walking tour
Licensed English-speaking guide
Exclusive skip the line entrance to St Mark’s Basilica and terraces
Access to Doge’s Palace
Walking tour
Traditional Venetian Spritz
30 minute Gondola ride

Meeting Point

  • Meet our tour leader in St. Mark's Square, under the column with the lion on the top, in front of Doge's Palace.

Starting from

€179,00

price per person